Duke Energy (DUK) EVP logs RSU tax-withholding share dispositions

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Duke Energy EVP and Chief Customer Officer Alexander J. Weintraub reported tax-related share withholdings tied to vesting restricted stock units. On February 22, 2026, 118 and 129 shares of common stock were disposed of at $126.78 per share to cover tax obligations. After these non-market tax-withholding dispositions, he directly holds 10,389 common shares and indirectly holds 2,596 shares through a 401(k) stock fund.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Weintraub Alexander J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

525 S. TRYON STREET

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NC 28202

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Duke Energy CORP [ DUK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Customer Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/22/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/22/2026		F		118(1)	D	$126.78	10,518	D
Common Stock	02/22/2026		F		129(2)	D	$126.78	10,389	D
Common Stock								2,596	I	By 401(k)(3)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the number of shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of 412 restricted stock units ("RSUs") related to an RSU award granted February 22, 2023, under the Duke Energy Corporation 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. Represents the number of shares withheld to pay taxes due upon vesting of 451 restricted stock units ("RSUs") related to an RSU award granted February 22, 2024, under the Duke Energy Corporation 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

3. Represents interests in an issuer stock fund.

Remarks:

	David S. Maltz, attorney-in-fact for Alexander J. Weintraub	02/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did Duke Energy (DUK) report for Alexander J. Weintraub?

Duke Energy (DUK) reported that EVP and Chief Customer Officer Alexander J. Weintraub had common shares withheld to cover taxes due on vesting RSUs. These dispositions were administrative tax-withholding events, not open-market purchases or sales of Duke Energy stock.

How many Duke Energy (DUK) shares were disposed of for tax withholding?

A total of 247 Duke Energy (DUK) common shares were disposed of for tax withholding, in two transactions of 118 and 129 shares. Both occurred on February 22, 2026 at a reported price of $126.78 per share to satisfy RSU-related tax liabilities.

What RSU awards triggered the share withholding for Duke Energy (DUK)?

The share withholding for Duke Energy (DUK) related to RSU awards granted on February 22, 2023 and February 22, 2024. Upon vesting of 412 and 451 RSUs, shares were withheld to pay taxes. Each RSU converts into one share of Duke Energy common stock.

How many Duke Energy (DUK) shares does Alexander J. Weintraub hold after these transactions?

After these transactions, Alexander J. Weintraub directly holds 10,389 Duke Energy (DUK) common shares. He also has indirect ownership of 2,596 shares through an issuer stock fund in a 401(k) plan, reflecting his remaining economic interest after tax withholdings.

Were the Duke Energy (DUK) insider transactions open-market sales or tax withholdings?

The Duke Energy (DUK) insider transactions were tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market sales. Shares were withheld to satisfy tax liabilities upon vesting of restricted stock units under the company’s long-term incentive plans, according to the disclosed transaction code F and footnotes.